With a background in fire testing and passive fire protection, Parina is a Chartered Engineer with 11 years of experience working in a consultancy environment. 

Parina has applied her engineering knowledge of fire and materials to a diverse portfolio of projects and has project managed and developed integrated fire strategies for major developments from concept stage to handover. Examples include Crossrail, the Palace of Westminster, Manchester Town Hall, Chelsea Barracks, London Science Museum and several schemes for a multinational firm offering flexible workspace.